12.15.2024

The Ultimate Checklist to Wrap Up Your Year
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You know that moment when December rolls around and you’re trying to juggle year-end reviews, unfinished projects, and holiday plans, all while reflecting on your workplace experience? I’ve been there—feeling like I’m sprinting to the finish line while wondering how I can grow my workplace skills and hit my professional development goals in the new year.

Here’s the good news: wrapping up your year doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It’s actually the perfect time to take control, close out lingering tasks, and set the tone for what’s next. Whether you’re reflecting on your accomplishments, sharpening your workplace skills, or aligning your professional development goals, this checklist will help you wrap up the year with confidence and intention.

Let’s get into it.

1. Reflect on Your Wins and Lessons Learned

Before moving forward, take a moment to reflect on your workplace experience this year.

What’s one thing you’re proud of from this year? Big or small—claim it.

Write down your top wins and lessons learned, aligning them with your professional development goals for next year.

2. Organize and Prioritize Your Loose Ends

Make a list of unfinished tasks and projects, prioritizing what’s truly urgent.

What’s one thing you can delegate or let go of to free up your time?

Clearing your plate now ensures you can focus on improving your workplace skills in the new year.




3. Plan Your Year-End Review Proactively

Highlight your key achievements, specific metrics, and impact. Connect your wins to your professional development goals and career growth.

If you were your own advocate, what would you say about yourself? Write it down.

Year-end reviews are more than feedback—they’re your chance to lay the groundwork for future success.

4. Check In With Your Professional Relationships

Relationships are the foundation of a strong workplace experience.

Send quick thank-you notes to mentors, peers, or colleagues who made an impact this year.

Who can you reconnect with to strengthen your network for next year?

5. Set Boundaries So You Can Recharge

Rest fuels your success. Set clear expectations for time off and communicate your availability.

What’s one boundary you can set to prioritize your well-being?

Protecting your energy now will strengthen your workplace skills and focus when you return.

6. Set the Tone for the New Year

Write down your top 2-3 professional development goals for the next year and identify specific workplace skills you want to sharpen.

What’s one habit or mindset shift that will help you achieve your goals?

Small, intentional steps lead to big wins. Start strong!

Finish Strong and Keep Growing

Wrapping up the year is a chance to celebrate progress and set the tone for what’s ahead. Your workplace experience and professional development goals are built on small, intentional actions—every step counts.

For more insights on sharpening your workplace skills and taking charge of your career growth, head over to thecorporatecurly.com/career.

Remember: You have everything you need to thrive. Take a deep breath, celebrate your wins, and step confidently into the new year—you’ve got

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Anonymous
4 days ago

Just what I needed!!!

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